lunes, 12 de septiembre de 2011

Tail end of Hurricane Katia winds hit Northern Ireland - BBC News

High speed winds across Northern Ireland are expected to peak later as the tail end of Hurricane Katia sweeps across the Atlantic.

The Met Office has issued an amber warning, advising that winds could reach up to 75mph (120km/h).

A catering marquee being used on the set of the series Game of Thrones was ripped into the air near the Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge on the north coast.

It is understood one person was taken to hospital with back injuries.

Severe gale force winds are still on course for later on Monday, but it is expected to ease slightly overnight.

Ferries have been cancelled, trains delayed and drivers warned of hazardous conditions in the storms.

The Foyle Bridge in Londonderry remains closed to high-sided vehicles with a 40mph speed limit for smaller vehicles and cars.

All P&O fast-craft sailings on Monday and Tuesday are cancelled, but P&O's conventional ferries are operating as normal.

Stenaline sailings between Belfast and Stranraer have been cancelled up to at least 1900 BST on Monday.

The Rathlin ferry has been suspended for the rest of the day.

The PSNI has advised all motorists to drive with extra care because of the difficult weather conditions.

People have been asked to be wary of falling branches and trees and other potential debris caused by the extremely strong winds over the next 24 hours.

Liam Dutton gives the latest forecast on the stormy weather currently affecting the UK.

The Met Office said: "The remains of Hurricane Katia are expected to come across the UK on Monday bringing a spell of very windy weather.

"There remains some uncertainty about its track and intensity, though with increasing indications that Scotland and Northern Ireland are most likely to bear the brunt the warning has been upgraded to amber here.

"The public should be aware of the risk of disruption to transport and of the possibility of damage to trees and structures."

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